Drug interactions
Baclofen + Methocarbamol
Severity: Moderate
Baclofen and Methocarbamol: moderate interaction.
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Summary
Both are centrally acting muscle relaxants, so combined use can cause additive drowsiness, dizziness and weakness. Falls and impaired alertness are the main concerns.
What this interaction means in plain words
Baclofen and Methocarbamol can affect each other. The combination is often manageable, but it may need a change of dose, a change of timing, or extra checks while both are taken.
Baclofen belongs to Musculoskeletal; Methocarbamol belongs to Musculoskeletal.
Why it happens
Additive CNS depression from two centrally acting skeletal muscle relaxants.
What to do
Avoid duplicate muscle relaxant therapy where possible. If both are needed, use low doses and monitor for oversedation and falls.
What to ask your pharmacist
- Should I take them at different times of day?
- Does the dose of either medicine need to change?
- Is there anything I should avoid, such as alcohol or certain foods, while on both?
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Other interactions of Baclofen
Other interactions of Methocarbamol
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Baclofen with Methocarbamol?
MediHelp rates the interaction as moderate. Baclofen and Methocarbamol can affect each other. The combination is often manageable, but it may need a change of dose, a change of timing, or extra checks while both are taken. Both are centrally acting muscle relaxants, so combined use can cause additive drowsiness, dizziness and weakness. Falls and impaired alertness are the main concerns.
How serious is the interaction between Baclofen and Methocarbamol?
MediHelp rates it moderate, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Avoid duplicate muscle relaxant therapy where possible. If both are needed, use low doses and monitor for oversedation and falls.
What other medicines interact with Baclofen?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Baclofen with, for example, Alfentanil, Amobarbital, Belladonna and opium. The full list is on the Baclofen page.
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